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My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister's Kids. [View all]
long, well written, powerful article. paywall free link below. audio link too
My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister’s Kids.
My mom and dad joined the millions of Americans who parent their children’s children — a beautiful responsibility that comes at a high cost.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/magazine/grandparents-families-children-kids.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I08.iQ5t._OWBxlYfuEm3&smid=url-share
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